Teaching Assistant EDV/2025/STCPS/51331 St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Kingsbury Drive, As[...]

Springwell Alternative Academy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in Nottingham seeks a Teaching Assistant to support students and enhance their learning journey. You will work closely with teachers to provide tailored assistance and create an inclusive environment for learning. This part-time, fixed-term role entails 22.5 hours a week until August 2026, offering a salary between £13,005 and £13,418 per annum. Ideal for enthusiastic individuals passionate about working with children and promoting a positive educational ethos.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Access to CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Supportive working environment

Working term time only

Qualifications

• Passion for helping children achieve their best.
• Ability to collaborate and create inclusive experiences.
• Willingness to promote and respect the Catholic values of the school.

Responsibilities

• Support children in reaching academic and personal goals.
• Work closely with teachers to create engaging lessons.
• Provide tailored support to individual students.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment.

Skills

Enthusiasm for working with children

Proactive approach to support

Adaptable approach to supporting staff and students

Respect for Catholic ethos

Job description

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our students on their journey to success. You’ll work closely with teachers to deliver engaging lessons, provide tailored support for individual students, and foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

There will be opportunities to develop within the school and make a valued contribution to our children's learning.

This is a fixed term, part time, role working 22.5 hours per week, term time only till 31 August 2026.

About us

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is located in Aspley, Nottinghamshire. We are an Ofsted-rated Outstanding school. Our school is a great place to work.

We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi‑Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll:

• Support children in reaching their academic and personal goals.
• Collaborate with teachers to create engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
• Provide one‑on‑one or small group assistance to students needing additional support.
• Play an active role in maintaining a positive and inspiring classroom environment.

What we’re looking for:

• Enthusiasm for working with children and helping them achieve their best.
• A proactive, adaptable approach to supporting both staff and students.
• A willingness to embrace and promote our Catholic ethos (you don’t need to be Catholic but must respect our values).

What’s in it for you?

• An actual salary of £13,005 - £13,418 per annum (OLOL Band 2; Scale Points 3 - 5)
• Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
• A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

Fantastic benefits including:

• Generous Pension Scheme with employer contributions over 20%.
• Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
• Exclusive perks: From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we’ve got you covered!
• A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.
• Term time only working.

Closing Date: Monday 12 January 2026 at 9.00 am

Visits are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself, and we encourage you to talk to us to learn more about the role. Please contact the school on 01159155762 to arrange a visit or to discuss the role further.

You do not need to be a Catholic to work for out Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants.